Team Leader – Children’s Respite Service
JO-2512-560668
Posted: 18/12/2025
- Negotiable
- Republic of Ireland, Sligo
- Full Time
- Social Care
💡We are currently recruiting a Team Leader to support the delivery of a high-quality, person-centred children’s respite service in Sligo. This role involves supporting children with intellectual disability, autism, physical disabilities and complex health needs, while assisting the Respite Services Manager with the day-to-day management of the service.
This is a part time role 28-30 hours per week.
The Role
- Support the delivery of a safe, high-quality, HIQA-compliant service
- Lead and support staff teams across varied shifts
- Manage staff rotas, supervision, training and communication
- Ensure implementation and review of individual support/care plans
- Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and documentation
📝Requirements
- QQI Level 7 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Experience working in a HIQA-registered service
- Proven experience in staff supervision and leadership in a similar setting
- Strong understanding of person-centred practice
- Full clean driving licence (minimum 2 years)
- Flexibility with working hours
🤔Why choose this role
- Permanent role in a specialist children’s service
- Opportunity to lead within a values-driven organisation
- Supportive management and ongoing training
- Meaningful work that makes a real difference for children and families
💼🤝For more info and to apply, please click the apply button or contact Louise via louise.omeara@cplhealthcare.com